AUSTIN, Texas, July 15 -- The University of Texas at Austin issued the following news release:
Over the past month there's been lots of talk of red and yellow cards. But what about some burnt orange? This afternoon, alumnus Ismail Elfath will officiate the high stakes England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-final game.
A Cockrell School of Engineering grad, Elfath was a member of the UT club soccer team while on campus, and began his journey as a referee. After his time on the Forty Acres, he continued playing soccer in local leagues and began officiating recreational and youth leagues around Austin. In 2022, Elfath served as the fourth official in the World Cup Final in Qatar between Argentina and France.
Today will be his fourth match of ...